First dog is Smokey. I have is a Blue Pit bull, male, and I have a had a great experience with him. I got him at a puppy store in the mall. Smokey is 4 Months on August 4th.
Second dog is Diamond. She is a Black Labradore, female, and I got her so Smokey wouldn't be lonely. I got her from a neighbor that a had a liter from her two Black Labradores. Diamond will turn 4 months on August 23.
Third dog is King Cooper. He is a Jack Russel Terrier, male, and I Got him as an indoor dog. Got him a breeder in a farm. Cooper is a Champion breed dog. Cooper is 6 months
Fourth is (haven't thought of a name for her yet). She is a Pit bull, female, and I am getting a neighbor of mine who just had a litter 7/30/07. She is light brown with white.
And lets not forget my girlfriends dog Honey. I got Honey for my girlfriend For Valentines day. She was born January 30. She is a Chihuahua, and even though she is my girlfrineds I still feel she is partly mine because I treat her as my own as well.
2007-08-02 03:15:34 · 23 answers · asked by Solano 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
As long as you can afford to care for, feed and love your dogs, you are fine. Just don't forget, vet care for 4 to 5 dogs gets expensive.
I have 5. They range in age from almost 2 to 14. We spend on average $3000-$4000 per year on vet care.
I know that sounds like a lot of money but with 5 dogs you have yearly exams and shots, monthly heartworm and flea prevention, one dog is an allergy girl so she is on a prescription diet, one who has a thyroid condition so she has bloodwork every 6 months and daily meds... and then there's usually something wrong with someone at least once a month.... ear infection, someone is throwing up, someone is limping or got hurt playing too hard...
It's like kids. I love my dogs to peices and I make sure that they go to the vet the minute they show the signs of anything wrong. I have a great vet and we get a multi dog discount.
Don't forget grooming and collars and toys, ID tags, Dog beds, crates and obedience training.
All of yours are young, You have a pretty expensive year ahead of you with all the spays and neuters ahead of you....
It's only too many if you can't afford this.
You may want to consider pet insurance. It really helps.
2007-08-02 03:30:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as the dogs have room to run around and play and you are providing them with sufficient food, water, care and love then its OK.
The pitt and the jack russell, both being terriers, especially needs room to run around (they like running and playing). They need this to burn off steam or else they can become destructive (chew furniture, digging, etc).
I wouldn't get anymore dogs if I were you. Your dogs seem to get along so don't ruin the little group by adding a new addition.
Also, 5 dogs is OK but there may be laws in your town about getting anymore. Plus, if you ever move there may be issues.
2007-08-02 03:36:50 · answer #2 · answered by SweetPea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not jet.
I have 8 dogs.
3 is a mix between a Pug and Boston Terrier (Peanut, Ogies and Muis) between ages of 4 and 5
2 Dalmatians (male - Brakkejan (6y) female- Lucky (5))
1 pure breed pug (12 years old)
1 Dachshund Worsie 4 years
1 Mini Doberman Tiekie (don't know the age I adopted her from my brother when a moved)
2007-08-02 03:23:24 · answer #3 · answered by Sonneblom 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Large Dogs?
2016-05-21 00:18:37 · answer #4 · answered by violet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you take care of them, then you're fine. Congrats on the pits! They are wonderful dogs, they just get a bad rep from the media. I have 4 dogs right now myself...Zeus - Lab/Golden mix, 9 yrs. Apollo - mut from the humane society, 7 yrs. Xena - registered yellow lab, 6 yrs. And last but not least, my rescue pup Bella - most likely staffordshire bull terrier...found her starving on the side of the road...about 3 months now. And trust me, they are all well taken care of.
A couple names: Belle, Lilly, Sadie, Jasmine (or Jazz for short), Isis, Ginger, Lilly
2007-08-05 18:20:58 · answer #5 · answered by ArtsyRNmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are able to care for them all, I don't think you have too many! Here's some female names ideas, if you want them, for your female Pit Bull, that you may like: Angel, Lucy, Gigi, Ruby, Bear, Abby, Trinity, Leah, Hannah, Hope, Grace or Gracie, Rose or Rosy, Shiloh, Jade, Trisa, Cassie, Chloe, Keisha, Lacy, Lexi, Molly, Sable, Zena, Callie, Heidi, Gypsy, Cricket, Gucci,Chastity, Sasha, Lily, Dazzle, Bella, Brandy, Riley, Lola, Tara, Daisy, Dixie, Jasmine, Missy, Sadie, Scarlett, Sheba, Shelby, Sabrina, Shasta, Chelsea, Kiara, Kiana, Kira, Lady, Sassy and Trixie.
2007-08-02 05:41:06 · answer #6 · answered by Chihuahua Addict Adores Scooby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you can care for all the dogs including vet bills and a high quality food for them. Also you should have enough time to spend time with each dog and give everyone attention. If you are doing this then it's not too many.
2007-08-02 03:23:36 · answer #7 · answered by Teresa V 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have room for all of them, they are properly cared for and getting their necessary exercise, attention, nourishment and vet visits... I can't see a reason why that would be too many.
That is of course if you are keeping their area clean and droppings cleaned up. They aren't barking all the time and creating a nuisance for your neighbors.
Why would it be a problem?
2007-08-02 03:25:54 · answer #8 · answered by Iceman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, You need a big yard and plenty of food. But if you love dogs than no. You may as well have six. Hey... Why not 7!!??
ha. Good Luck!
2007-08-02 03:26:33 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you never have to many as long as you can keep them in good health . at the moment i only have 3 dogs and 6 cats, 3 of my dog pass away and they were 16 years human old. good luck
2007-08-02 03:25:22 · answer #10 · answered by gloriadoglover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋